A total of 498 distressed overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Davao region have benefited from the disbursement of livelihood grants under the "Balik Pinas! Balik Hanapbuhay!" Program (BPBH), the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) reported on Friday, Sept. 23.
With this number, a total amount of P8,580,000 was distributed to the beneficiaries from January to August this year, according to OWWA Regional Welfare Office XI.
Of this number, 257 bebeficiaries came from Davao City; 48 from Davao de Oro; 76 from Davao del Norte; 61 from Davao del Sur; 53 from Davao Oriental; and three from Davao Occidental.
Nine beneficiaries from Davao City received their livelihood grant during the official visit of OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio last September 2.
Ignacio also awarded nine beneficiaries of the Livelihood Development Assistance Program (LDAP) and BPBH program under the National Reintegration Center for OFWs (NRCO).
Meanwhile, five beneficiaries were given medical assistance under OWWA’s Welfare Assistance Program (WAP).
The BPBH program of OWWA is a package of livelihood assistance to provide immediate relief to all returning OFWs who are distressed or displaced from their host countries.
OFWs with active OWWA membership upon arrival shall receive P20,000 and P10,000 for non-active members with two or more contributions.
Non-active members of OWWA with at least one contribution are qualified for P5,000 financial assistance.
Applicants shall undergo Entrepreneurial Development Training (EDT) to qualify for OWWA’s livelihood programs.